Maps have guided travellers around the globe for hundreds of years. And after careers in archaeology and IT, a longtime love of maps led Julie Witmer to Fleming’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – Cartographic Specialist post-graduate program. “I’ve always loved maps – I collect map brochures when traveling and have poster maps decorating my home,”… Continue reading Mapping Out a Career in Cartography
Sara Khabbazi needed to begin again. The new Fleming College graduate took a leap of faith when she enrolled in the Electrical Techniques program in January 2020. Khabbazi admitted she was surprised by her interest in electronics. But she was inspired by the technicians at her former workplace. “I went in as a completely blank… Continue reading Beginning Again, and Inspiring Others
From Certificate to Degree – Pre-Health Programs Provide a Pathway to Rewarding Careers
Setting a goal to obtain a nursing degree wasn’t something Emily Dickinson thought possible before taking Fleming’s preparatory health sciences program. “My next step after completing the Pre-Health Pathways to Certificates and Diplomas program is the Practical Nursing program. I have plans from there to bridge into Trent University and attain my Bachelor of Science… Continue reading From Certificate to Degree – Pre-Health Programs Provide a Pathway to Rewarding Careers
Allison Galbraith wins Fleming Business Student Award at 2020 Businesswomen of the Year Awards
Congratulations to Allison Galbraith, who is the recipient of the Fleming Business Student Award at the 2020 Businesswomen of the Year Awards! Allison, who recently completed her final semester of Fleming’s Business Administration – Human Resources Management Advanced Diploma program, will receive the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) award via mail as the WBN… Continue reading Allison Galbraith wins Fleming Business Student Award at 2020 Businesswomen of the Year Awards
Practical Nursing student Erin Bourne committed to long-term care amidst COVID-19
Practical Nursing student Erin Bourne is committed to caring for residents in long-term care. “I’ll never leave long-term care. I love that age population,” said Erin, who works as a healthcare aid at Hope Street Terrace in Port Hope, Ont. “The history the residents come with, the strength they have, it’s incredible. People may look… Continue reading Practical Nursing student Erin Bourne committed to long-term care amidst COVID-19
Breakfast Television Toronto surprises Fleming College student with virtual convocation ceremony
Elliot Smith never imagined he would complete his final semester of the Community Integration Through Cooperative Education (CICE) program at home. He also never imagined Breakfast Television Toronto would broadcast a virtual convocation ceremony for him and his mom. On April 16, Breakfast Television Toronto featured Elliot on their “BT Bright Spot” segment, where Elliot… Continue reading Breakfast Television Toronto surprises Fleming College student with virtual convocation ceremony
Vanessa Raaymakers balances Fleming College studies with PSW work amidst COVID-19
Although the start of her workday has changed, Vanessa Raaymakers is continuing to work as a PSW amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s definitely challenged PSWs a lot more,” said Vanessa, who works at Extendicare Lakefield while studying Practical Nursing at Fleming College. “Unfortunately, there is a PSW shortage – even before the pandemic – and… Continue reading Vanessa Raaymakers balances Fleming College studies with PSW work amidst COVID-19
Ecosystem Management is an international adventure for Celeste Thompson
Celeste Thompson’s Fleming College experience has been an international adventure. From field work in Lindsay, Ont., to conservation initiatives in Costa Rica and a conference in Washington, D.C., Celeste is busy building her resume while making memories to last a lifetime. “My experience at Fleming so far has been more than I could have dreamed,”… Continue reading Ecosystem Management is an international adventure for Celeste Thompson
Business Administration graduate continues education journey in Ireland
It was a code red weather warning that made Claire Campbell think of home during her student exchange in Ireland. Specifically, Canadian winters. “It snowed about 12 centimetres,” said Claire, who was attending LIT in Limerick, Ireland for her student exchange at the time. “It was funny because in Canada we see snow all the… Continue reading Business Administration graduate continues education journey in Ireland
Fleming student Mitchell Maracle named one of Canada’s top geoscience students
Earth Resources Technician Co-op student Mitchell Maracle isn’t afraid of getting his hands dirty, which is why the second-year student is excited to participate in the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop this May. Each year, 26 of the top geoscience students from post-secondary institutions across Canada are nominated to attend this intense two-week workshop in Sudbury,… Continue reading Fleming student Mitchell Maracle named one of Canada’s top geoscience students